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Council’s vision for waste management is to manage waste in a cost-effective way that reduces harmful effects & improves efficiency of resource use. Part of this is the way Wairoa District Council delivers waste management services around the district, these services are listed below.

FAQs – Solid Waste Management Level of Service Consultation

The option chosen after LTP deliberations was a level of service of 6 days a week. Following the procurement process, Council will not be able to deliver that level of service for the budget set in the LTP.

Council has worked closely with the preferred tender to achieve the most cost effective solution that optimises the plant and equipment being provided by the Contractor. That is to provide a cost effective collection service and landfill operation. Three main options were reviewed 6 days operation at the landfill and resource recovery centre, this exceeded that current budget. 4 days operation at the landfill and resource recovery centre which is the most cost effective and balances the revenue risk between gate fees and refuse bags. 5 days operations at the landfill which puts the refuse bag revenue at risk. In addition Council providing more management of the services.

In order to award the contract Council needs to consult with the community as the preferred option of 4 days is a significant change to level of service. This triggers Councils Significance & Engagement Policy and is therefore a legislative requirement.

Holiday Waste Schedule

Council will be providing extra refuse, recycling and waste services over the busy Christmas/New Year period. Please find all information in the Holiday Waste Schedule.

Rubbish & Recycling Education

Wairoa District Council provides for waste management through a variety of facilities and services. Council is committed to promoting responsible waste management solutions for the district and is keen to work with groups or individuals to improve their waste management.

Council staff or contractors are happy to talk to schools, community groups, marae or individuals about ways to reduce the amount of waste being produced and better ways to deal with what is produced.

Refuse Collection

Refuse collections are a user pays service provided by the Wairoa District Council's Waste Management Contractor QRS (06) 838 9030.

Where can I buy Official Refuse Stickers?

Official refuse stickers (to be stuck on the rubbish bags) are available from the following locations:

Wairoa Landfill & Recycling Centre

The Wairoa Landfill is located on Fraser Street and is managed by QRS.

(06) 838 9030

Eftpos is available at the Wairoa Landfill.

Landfill hours

11am to 5pm daily (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday), except ANZAC Day when it will be open from 1pm to 5pm and closed 25/26 December, 1 January, 2 January, Good Friday and Easter Sunday.

Thursdays from 9am – 3pm.

Waste Management Fees

Waste Management Fees and Charges approved for 1 July 2018 to 30 June 2019.

All fees and charges are inclusive of GST (except as noted *).

Weighbridge Rates (Minimum weight 20kg)

Fee (incl GST)

Note: If the weighbridge computer is not working, the Non-weighed Rates are to be applied and the transactions manually carried out

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